A company is looking for a Certified Coder I.Key ResponsibilitiesProcesses claims based on state rules and regulationsDetermines claim validity and compensability using proprietary programsCommunicates claim status and recommendations to referring officesRequired Qualifications, Training, and EducationHigh School diploma or equivalentCurrent AAPC certification, maintained throughout employmentCertification as CPC with AAPC for over 2 years, with surgical or office experienceCurrent or recent orthopedic billing/coding experienceExperience with EncoderPro software and E/M coding/down-coding